University of Arkansas – Fort Smith Chancellor, Dr. Terisa Riley, announced this week the appointment of Dr. Shadow JQ Robinson as the next provost and vice chancellor of academic affairs, effective July 1, 2022.
Washington— After repeated calls from U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, to devise a plan empowering American agricultural producers to help address the global food crisis, the U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced expanded flexibilities within the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) for participants with expiring contracts.
Fayetteville – Arvest Bank is pleased to announce Jon Mattingly has been named executive director of consumer lending, effective June 1. As such, Mattingly will lead and direct Arvest’s consumer lending efforts across the bank’s four-state footprint.
Little Rock – The Arkansas Brighter Future 529 Plan, along with other 529 plans across the country, is celebrating 529 Day during May by encouraging families to open and contribute to a plan to begin saving for their loved one’s education.
YELLVILLE – Arvest Bank is pleased to announce a round of promotions in North Central Arkansas. Commercial banker Jacob Bruggeman has been given the additional title of vice president.
Have-A-Heart Oh, my goodness! This week, in the canine category, we have a couple of real cuties! Allow us to introduce Pete and RePete, two adorable brothers found as strays (believed to have been dumped) on MC 4044. Two very kind women picked them up and reached out to Have-a-Heart (HAH) for assistance.
Harrison Colony Chapter, NSDAR (National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution), held their final spring meeting on Saturday, May 21. Refreshments were served by Regent Sandra Hillier and Regent-elect Janice Duffy. Guests were welcomed, and the Sunshine Report was given.
Bull Shoals - Bull Shoals American Legion Post 431 recently presented checks to three local organizations: the Bull Shoals Food Pantry; Flippin Boy Scout Troop 165, and the Civil Air Patrol 107th Composite Squadron.
Washington—Congress passed bipartisan legislation Thursday to ensure families have access to formula to feed their babies. The Access to Baby Formula Act introduced by U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), ranking member of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee, and Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) was unanimously approved in the Senate. Companion legislation overwhelmingly passed the House of Representatives. The legislation will now head to the president’s desk to be signed into law.
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator John Boozman, a senior member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, is a longtime champion of our nation’s veterans. His continued advocacy on behalf of the men and women who served in uniform has most recently resulted in a trio of legislative achievements heading to the president’s desk to be signed into law.